Friars Primary Foundation School
London, SE1 0RF · Southwark · primary school
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41st of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 1,531 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Friars Primary Foundation School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Wick Court, the BETT Show, the Young V&A, and Baitul Aziz Islamic Cultural Centre. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Friars Primary Foundation School
Overview
Friars Primary Foundation School continues to be a good school, providing a "friendly, nurturing" environment where pupils are "happy, safe and well looked after." The report highlights that pupils are "enthusiastic" about attending and behave very well, reflecting the school’s integrated values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully sequenced in most subjects, helping pupils "build their knowledge over time" and make connections between different areas of learning.
- Reading is treated as a priority, with all staff trained in phonics; pupils receive regular practice with matched books and daily support if they struggle, leading to increased fluency.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, making helpful adaptations and using external support to ensure they learn well.
- The governing body works closely with leaders, ensuring staff workload and well-being are considered, while governors receive relevant training to carry out their statutory responsibilities effectively.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs, educational visits, and activities that widen their experiences and develop their cultural awareness.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the essential knowledge pupils are expected to learn and remember is not identified clearly, affecting how well they develop subject-specific knowledge over time. The school should ensure this knowledge is "identified and sequenced carefully."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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